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‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

The pandemic, inflation and the state’s broader workforce shortage have caused a unique strain for nursing homes around the state. And they say they need urgent financial help from the state to stay afloat.
by Dana Ferguson

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How Minnesota peer support groups are bolstering mental health

How Minnesota peer support groups are bolstering mental health

“You are not alone” is a sentiment that has helped some Minnesotans cope with their mental health challenges in peer-to-peer support groups. MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with two Minnesotans who have been to support groups themselves about how they help and what new members can expect.

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How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority

How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority

A medical ethics expert says a Texas abortion pill ruling is unprecedented because a federal judge "standing in" for regulators could have far-reaching implications beyond mifepristone.
by Rachel Treisman

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'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

Sometimes a headbutt or excited tail wag could be exactly what we need. University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Jody Lulich talks about the power of animal companionship and his new memoir.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations lie ahead. 
by Brian Bakst

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Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Judges in Texas and Washington issued dueling rulings late Friday on mifepristone — a drug commonly used in medication abortions — spurring confusion about what comes next.
by Dana Ferguson

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